Seek Ye First
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given
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Dealing with Wind and Waves
“And they feared exceedingly, and said to one another, “Who can this be, that even
The Gift of Repentance
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins
Bystanders
I am an incurable “people watcher.” His master replied, ‘I will judge you by your
Loyal to Your Fears or Loyal to Jesus
“Those who do not take up their cross and follow in my steps are not
He Establishes Us
God doesn't just bless us. He establishes us! He makes us strong! He matures us into solid and true disciples.
God Knows – Know God
Know God. No matter how well planned, the future is always uncertain. Even when plans are going just as we … well, planned, life can change in an instant: Cancer. Car accident. Market crash.…
Born Again
Devotional: Jesus said, “Unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God (John 3:3).” Born again?
Evil People and Good Gifts
“Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if
No Rubber Stamps
“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” Proverbs 16:3 God
Beginning of Wisdom
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy
When God Looks on Us with Favor
“Heaven is My throne, And earth is My footstool. Where is the house that you
Walking by Faith
“The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.” Genesis 2:15
So Many Freedoms
one of the greatest freedoms we have is to boldly come before the Creator of the universe, the God of all time and creation, and speak openly and confidently with him
Grounded in Truth
Grounded in Truth: If we'll let the truths of Scripture fill our minds, guard our emotions, and influence our conduct, God will richly reward us.
Hope is In Him
Hope is in Him - Devotional by John Grant: “And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you.” Psalm 39:7
Sealed by God
As a parent, when our children stumble, we don’t disown them. We may punish or reprimand, but cast them out of the family? We cannot. They are biologically connected to us.
Broken Fragments
What does God see when he looks at you? To what extent are you trusting God to work within you to create a work of beauty?
Excellence
God wants us to live excellence in our spiritual lives. Excellence is the quality of excelling, of being the very best at something.
Sure Road to Faith
Every time you and I open and read God's Word carefully, we are building up our storehouse of faith.
Don’t Replace God
Vengeance fixes your attention on life’s ugliest moments. Score settling freezes your stare at cruel